The planning application concerns unit 1 in the retail terrace, on the corner of the Town Square – between the new Simpson’s Fish and Chip shop and Brantano.

Permission is being sought because Boots wishes to add an extra “mezzanine” floor to the unit, in order to accommodate a regional office and extra storage space. The company also wishes to add an extra entrance, for direct access to the regional office.

Once extended, the store will offer 3,900 sq ft of retail space with a further 3,000 sq ft available for the regional office.

Willow Brook Centre Manager Scott Lahive said:

“This is a fantastic opportunity for Bradley Stoke. Not only will our town centre have one of the leading high street retail brands creating at least 30 jobs, but the regional office for the whole of the South West will be based here, offering many more career opportunities.”

A press release put out by the centre yesterday (Monday 23rd) confirmed that the new Boots store will house a dispensing pharmacy in addition to the usual range of cosmetics, health and beauty products.

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